Herbal Appetite Suppressants

Weight gain is a major problem prevailing among millions of people in United States as well as worldwide. Few people crave to eat more so they are unable to lose weight. For weight loss, limited diet (full of nutrients) is necessary. People who don’t want to eat more look for foods and other products which could suppress their appetite.

Many products which suppress appetite may also cause many adverse effects on the body. However there are some foods and herbs which act as appetite suppressant. Here we are going to discuss about some herbal appetite suppressants.

There are some herbs which are very beneficial for your overall health, especially for heart, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system etc. These herbs may be consumed directly or in the form of some pills. There are many appetite suppressant pills in the market which are made from these herbs. The herbs mimic the glucose production; thus controls your hunger by making you feel that your stomach is full.

Hoodia is a well known appetite suppressant. This herb doesn’t have any side effect and makes you feel that your stomach is full, for a long time. It is used as a weight loss herb. Ephedra is another herb which is sold in the form of pills in the market. But to buy it you need a doctor’s prescription because it has some adverse side effects. Actually it is recommended by plastic surgeons to their patients. Thus their patients can lose weight. As its side effects, you can experience shortness of breath or heart palpitations. In such cases you should report it to your doctor. Even though it has some side effects, it is very effective in suppressing hunger; hence it is very beneficial for people who want to reduce their weight.

Green tea too is used as herbal appetite suppressant. If you consume a cup of green tea, approximately half an hour before your meals, your appetite can be suppressed. Heartleaf, also known as Sida Cordifolia, is an effective appetite suppressant. It is mostly used in energy drinks. This herb increases norepinephrine, due to which your appetite is controlled. It is very effective for weight loss but it has some side effects such as heart palpitations, so consult your doctor before consuming it.

Herbs are good to control your weight but they should be used with some caution.